The ringleader, police executive Hijikata, committed suicide. A suicide note was found, and handwriting analysis confirmed it was definitely written by Hijikata himself.
However, there’s no one more attached to honor and his own life than that guy. It’s only natural to think he was murdered.
Funds are still flowing from multiple companies and disappearing… that ridiculous plan is still alive.
If he was killed, then by whom? Who is the mastermind? Someone I don’t know…?… Read more
The Last Magic Volume 1 Chapter 8
08 Natsuki Kurosaki (1)
A mage’s morning starts early. Waking up at 5:00 AM before the sun rises, I pick up the mobile phone by my pillow and finish replying to the emails from friends that arrived during the night.
Then, after slowly letting my body acclimate to the morning air, I get out of bed and brush my teeth to fully awaken my consciousness.
Brushing my teeth first thing in the morning isn’t some mage teaching; it’s because I heard on TV that it’s good for your health.… Read more
Abandoned Corporate Drone Volume 1 Chapter 2 part 1
Chapter 2
Stromboli Spaceport, Ludovisk System
The spaceport, built by retrofitting a small moon, was teeming with a chaotic mix of races.
There were, of course, the various beast-folk tribes scattered across the stars, but I also spotted fish-like humanoids wearing helmets that looked like round fishbowls, and groups that appeared to be insectoid.
In the rarer corners, I saw gaseous lifeforms clad in reverse-pressure suits and others with skin that looked like solid rock or polished metal.… Read more
Corpse King Volume 2 Chapter 5 part 6
“Hey, Furcas.”
“Hmm?”
Kaguya asked without looking back at Furcas, who was crouching down to confirm Seere’s death.
“—The Corpse King is an otherworlder, isn’t he?”
A moment of silence.
After a pause long even for Furcas,
“Why?”
the Knight asked Kaguya back.
“I’m certain now because of that reaction. One of the heroes summoned by the Holy Kingdom of Grifill a hundred and eighty years ago. I thought it was strange when he overreacted to the name Giltums… but looking back with that sense of dissonance, the timing and everything matches up.… Read more
A Teacher, But I’m Feared as a Witch Volume 4 chapter 2 part 4
Chapter 3: The Witch of the Academy
The sun was gradually setting. The Academy was bathed in the red glow of the sun, and both the school buildings and the venue were stained a deep orange.
The venue was overflowing with as many people as the eye could see.
The final presentation was held only at the central venue. Because of this, people were gathering here from all the other locations as well.
During the students’ presentations, the turnout had been poor because King Grantz was performing live sales nearby.… Read more
Corpse King Volume 2 Chapter 5 part 5
Seere, who had seen utility in the arrogant Aleu—who mistakenly swung Hresvelgr’s power as his own—and moved to sacrifice both him and the wind spirit, had not seen the match after that.
He hadn’t seen that clashing ice and fire.
If Seere had been cautious and possessed a personality that prepared for emergencies, he would have noticed.
The sight like rime frost that dominated the arena. Any Greater Demon who had lived for a hundred and eighty years would remember that name upon seeing it.… Read more
Spirit Master Who Is Volume 3 Chapter 3 part 2
“We will now conduct the final check. Regarding the course, it runs from the summit of Mount Dolca to the foot. Runners, after putting on these bracelets, you will fly while following the trail of this Light Spirit Bird, Luculia.”
Following the priest’s words, a beautiful spirit in the form of a bird soared above our heads, leaving a golden trail.
The Light Spirit Bird Luculia is a rare spirit that leaves a golden trail behind it for a while after flying.… Read more
Mob Who Died Volume 1 Chapter 4 part 3
To these perfectly natural reactions, the shady merchant Sajet replied:
“If I had reduced the caravan to be less conspicuous, we might not have been attacked. But what about the return trip! Once we fill up with ‘merchandise’ in Liselka, we’ll make a fortune!”
His only defense was his desire to squeeze out every bit of profit.
If it were normal trade, that would be fine, but what this guy is planning is a rotten way to do business.… Read more
Corpse King Volume 2 Chapter 5 part 4
“Wait… for real?”
“It appears to be ‘for real.’ It seems to reconstruct itself after taking a certain amount of damage.”
Recalling the thunder spear as it flew back to my hand, I regrouped with Garm and Nidhogg, who were nonchalantly gazing up at the situation.
Noticing me, Garm grabbed the hem of my coat tightly.
“King-kun! That… it’s that kid, but it’s not that kid!”
“Wha—what do you mean…?”
“There was no feedback when I punched it!… Read more
C-level magic student Volume 2 Chapter 13
Chapter 13: Surprise Measurement
A few days after the inter-academy tournament ended, during an afternoon after school…
During homeroom, Shion was informed by his homeroom teacher, Lina Restia: “The Headmaster wishes to speak with you after school.” And so, he made his way to the Headmaster’s office.
The Headmaster was a man who appeared to be in his seventies, with a long, well-groomed white beard and neatly slicked-back hair. His dignified and graceful demeanor carried an air of authority.… Read more